Unit 1: Chemical Nomenclature
Duration
15 Weeks
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
- Patterns
- Development
- Models
Global Context
- Globalization and Sustainability: The interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities
Statement of Inquiry
- Systems for explaining the world are constructed by observing patterns.
Summative Assessment Criteria
ATLs (Skills)
- T (CT) – Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
- T (T) – Inquire in different contexts to gain a different perspective
- C (C) – Use and interpret a range of discipline-specific terms and symbols
- SM (O) – Keep an organized and logical system of information files/notebooks
Curriculum Standards
- Chemical formula review
- Naming of simple compounds
- Naming of ionic compounds
- Naming of positive ions
- Naming of negative ions
- Naming of polyatomic ions
- Naming of acids: organic and inorganic
- Naming of organic compounds (alkanes, alkenes)
Unit 2: Bonding
Duration
15 Weeks
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
- Interactions
- Nature
- Models
Global Context
- Globalization and Sustainability: The interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities
Statement of Inquiry
- Scientists use bonding models to explain the nature of interactions between different types of particles.
Summative Assessment Criteria
ATLs (Skills)
- T (CT) – Practice observing carefully in order to recognize problems
- SM (R) – Demonstrate flexibility in the selection and use of learning stategies
- S (C) – Advocate for your own rights and needs
- SM (O) – Use appropriate strategies for organizing complex information
- C (C) – Take effective notes in class
- R (IL) – Present information in a variety of formats and platforms
- R (ML) – Make informed choices about personal viewing experiences
- SM (A) – Practice positive thinking
Curriculum Standards
- Bonds are formed to achieve stability.
- Positive ions (cations) form by metals losing valence electrons.
- Negative ions (anions) form by non-metals gaining electrons.
- The number of electrons lost or gained is determined by the electron configuration of the atom.
- The ionic bond is due to electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
- A covalent bond is the electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the positively charged nuclei.
- Single, double, and triple covalent bonds involve one, two, and three shared pairs of electrons, respectively.
- Lewis (electron dot) structures show all the valence electrons in a covalently bonded species.
- The ‘octet rule’ refers to the tendency of atoms to gain a valence shell with a total of eight electrons.
- Carbon and silicon form giant covalent/network covalent/macromolecular structures.
- A metallic bond is the electrostatic attraction between a lattice of positive ions and delocalized electrons.
- Alloys usually contain more than one metal and have enhanced properties.
Unit 3: Thermochemistry
Duration
20 Weeks
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
- Scientific and Technical Innovation: How humans use their understanding of scientific principles
Statement of Inquiry
- Physical and chemical processes involve energy changes that can be used to create a range of products and solutions that impact humankind and the environment.
Summative Assessment Criteria
- Criterion B
- Criterion C
- Criterion D
ATLs (Skills)
- T (CT) – Consider ideas from multiple perspectives
- SM (R) – Try new approaches to learning (ATL) skills and evaluate their effectiveness
- T (T) – Apply skills and knowledge in unfamiliar situations
- S (C) – Encourage others to contribute
- C (C) – Participate in, and contribute to, digital social media networks
- SM (O) – Use appropriate strategies for organizing complex information
- R (IL) – Collect, record and verify data
Curriculum Standards
- Energy changes (transformation)
- Temperature and heat
- Describing the difference between physical and chemical changes in terms of energy
- Qualitative and quantitative measurements.
- Units of energy
- Exothermic and endothermic processes
- Combustion as an exothermic reaction
- Difference between complete and incomplete combustion
- The role of fossil fuels in modern society
- Bond breaking as an endothermic and bond making as an exothermic process
- Heat capacity and specific heat capacity
- Using calorimetry to measure changes in heat (enthalpy) and determine the enthalpy change for a chemical process
- Concept of equipment accuracy
Unit 4: Kinetics and Equilibrium
Duration
20 Weeks
Key Concept:
Related Concept(s):
Global Context:
- Scientific and Technical Innovation: The natural world and its laws
Statement of Inquiry:
- Equilibrium is the state of balance attained when opposing reaction rates become equal.
Summative Assessment Criteria:
- Criterion A
- Criterion B
- Criterion C
ATLs (Skills)
- T (CT) – Gather and organize relevant information to formulate an argument
- T (CT) – Make guesses, ask “what if” questions and generate testable hypotheses
- T (T) – Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
- C (C) – Make effective summary notes for studying
- SM (O) – Set goals that are challenging and realistic
- SM (A) – Practice focus and concentration
- R (IL) – Process data and report results
Curriculum Standards:
- Reaction rate and collision theory
- Factors affecting the rate of reaction: nature of reactants, concentration, surface area, catalyst, temperature
- Equilibrium
- Le Chatelier’s principle: concentration, temperature and pressure changes, effect of a catalyst
Unit 5: Organic Chemistry
Duration
10 Weeks
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
- Orientation in Space and Time: Turning points in humankind
Statement of Inquiry
- In order for structure and energy to continue driving change, finite fossil fuels will need to be replaced by renewable raw materials.
Summative Assessment Criteria
ATLs (Skills)
- T (CT) – Draw reasonable conclusions and generalizations
- T (CT) – Create novel solutions to complex problems
- SM (A) – Demonstrate perseverance and persistance
- S (C) – Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas
- SM (R) – Keep a journal to record reflections
Curriculum Standards
- Identification of the following: alkane, alkene, alcohol, carboxylic acid
- Nomenclature for straight-chain organic molecules
- Combustion reactions
- Fossil fuels
